The Manteca Unified board will review a proposed $485.1 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year when they meet Thursday, June 11, at 3:30 p.m. at the district office.

The budget is based on projected average daily attendance of 24,410 students — the number of students attending school on the date when the state establishes annual per student funding — as opposed to an overall projected enrollment of 25,871 students.

About 74 percent of the budget or $360.1 million will cover staffing costs including $171.8 million for certificated employees (teachers, counselors, et al) and $77 million for classified workers (support staff).

There are 1,385 certificated employees and 1,147 classified positions in the proposed budget.

The $16.6 million estimate over current fiscal year staffing costs is primarily due to projected 2.44 percent cost of living increase.

Overall, the district is budgeting for 2,840.8 full-time equivalent positions, down almost 28 positions. The FTE count includes vacancies.

The projected budget has $89 million in reserves. The are seven restricted reserves including $14.6 million for economic uncertainty and $3 million for the standard deviation set aside in the event the actual ADA count when it is taken is 200 less students than projected.

State sources will make up an estimated 91 percent — or $427.3 million — of Manteca Unified general fund revenues that pay for everyday school needs such as teacher pay, supplies, electricity, and student programs.

Local sources from property taxes accounts for 6 percent of $28.6 million and the federal government covers the remaining 3 percent or $15.1 million.

To contact Dennis Wyatt, email dwyatt@mantecabulletin.com